CREST Science Olympiad Class 9 Previous Year Papers

Preparing for the Class 9 Science Olympiad can feel challenging, but using previous year question papers makes a big difference. These papers give students a solid understanding of how questions are framed and what topics to focus on, making revision more targeted.

How These Papers Help

• They cover crucial topics such as Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and Energy, Sound etc.
• They improve time management, analytical thinking, and help students handle tricky questions more confidently.
• Answer keys are included to help students review and strengthen weak areas.

Download the Science Olympiad Previous Year Paper for Class 9 (PDF) to support focused revision and help your child step into the exam feeling well-prepared and motivated.

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Syllabus:

Section 1: Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and Energy, Sound, Matter in Our Surroundings, Is Matter Around Us Pure, Atoms and Molecules, Structure of Atom, Cell - The Fundamental Unit of Life, Tissues, Diversity in Living Organisms, Why Do We Fall Ill, Natural Resources, Improvement in Food Resources.

Achievers Section: Higher Order Thinking Questions - Syllabus as per Section 1

Sample Paper Previous Year Paper Marking Scheme Free Study Material

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Q.1	Label A, B, C and D in the following diagram and choose the correct option:
	a) A-Cell body, B-Nucleus, C-Axon, D-Nerve ending		b) A-Nucleus, B-Nerve ending, C-Axon, D-Dendrite
	c) A-Nucleus, B-Dendrite, C-Axon, D-Nerve ending		d) A-Nucleus, B-Axon, C-Dendrite, D-Nerve ending

Q.2	Which of the following animals cannot survive both in land and water habitats?
	a) Salamanders		b) Alligators
	c) Ostrich		d) Penguins

Q.3	Which of the following concepts was not considered in Rutherford's atomic model?
	a) The electrical neutrality of atom.		b) The quantization of energy.
	c) Electrons revolve around the nucleus at very high speeds.		d) Existence of nuclear forces of attraction on the electrons.

Q.4	Which of the following options is correct regarding the given statement? A rubber ball and a lead ball having the same mass, strike normally on a smooth vertical wall with the same velocity. The lead balls fall down after striking the wall but the rubber ball bounces back.
	a) The momentum of the rubber ball is greater than that of the lead ball.		b) The momentum of the lead ball is greater than that of the rubber ball.
	c) The rubber ball suffers a greater change in momentum as compared to the lead ball.		d) Both the balls suffer an equal change in momentum.

Q.5	Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: I. Tapeworm is a hermaphrodite.  II. Roundworm has separate sexes. III. Filaria is caused by a nematode.  IV. Guinea worm is an annelid.
	a) I and II are correct		b) I, II and III are correct
	c) III and IV are correct		d) II, III and IV are correct

Q.6	Consider the following statements and choose the correct option: Statement A: An electron in the inner orbit is more tightly bound to the nucleus. Statement B: The greater the absolute value of the energy of an electron the more tightly the electron is bound to the nucleus.
	a) Both A and B are true and B is not the appropriate reason for A.		b) Both A and R are individually correct and B is the correct reason for A.
	c) A is correct but B is not correct.		d) Both A and B are not correct.

Q.7	Fill in the blanks: Suppose gravity of the Earth suddenly becomes zero, then what will happen to the motion of the Moon (neglecting the effect of other celestial body) _____________.
	a) Moon will stop moving		b) Moon will start moving with non-uniform acceleration on the same path
	c) the Moon will begin to move in a straight line in the direction in which it was moving at that instant		d) None of the above

Q.8	Sound travels with a different speed in different media. In what order does the velocity of sound increase in these media?
	a) Water, iron and air		b) Iron, air and water
	c) Air, water and iron		d) Iron, water and air

Q.9	What will happen if a saturated salt water solution is heated and allowed to cool without adding any more salt?
	a) Some salt will appear to settle at the bottom		b) Some more salt can be dissolved now
	c) No change takes place		d) Both a and b

Q.10	Sam applied breaks to his motorcycle which produced retardation of 6 m/s2. The motorcycle took 2 seconds to stop after applying the break. Calculate the distance it covers during this time:
	a) 6 m		b) 8 m
	c) 10 m		d) 12 m

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Additional Preparation Resources

Students can also refer to the following resources to level up their CREST Science Olympiad (CSO) exam preparation for class 9 -

1. CREST Science Worksheets Package for class 9 - It is a package of 5 worksheets. The worksheets are in the same pattern as the previous year paper. Hence, very useful for preparation. Existing users can purchase additional practice worksheets by following these steps: Login at https://www.crestolympiads.com/login -> Dashboard -> Additional Practice -> Buy & new users can visit https://www.crestolympiads.com/registration
2. CREST Science Olympiad book for class 9 - The book covers topic-wise reading material, chapter-wise practice questions with answer key & contains the previous year paper. The book is available in both physical and pdf formats. Proceed now to purchase the Olympiad book. Also, students can view & download the first chapter of the Science Olympiad book for class 9 for free.

Note: Don’t forget to download the CREST Science Olympiad past year paper pdf for class 9.